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HAPPY MEDIUM BETWEEN TWO CLASSICSPegasus Double Lever Corkscrewby James Riswick

Since
wine was first sealed in bottles with cork in the 18th century,
people have come up with diverse and unique ways of yanking
out the little tan plug. Two of today’s most common
corkscrews are also two of the oldest designs: Carl Weinke’s
“Waiter’s Friend” and H.S. Heeley’s
Double Lever (sometimes called a ballerina or a “de
Gaulle” in France). You probably have an example of
both in your home, and which one you prefer is most likely
a matter of taste. The Waiter’s Friend is more compact
and can fit in your pocket, however, it also requires a
little more muscle than the Double Lever that utilizes leverage
provided by its two swing-down arms.

For
those looking for a happy medium, why not try the Pegasus
Double Lever corkscrew? Resembling two Waiter’s Friends
put together, the Pegasus uses two-wing leverage, but unlike
traditional double levers, it doesn’t have a circular
base that rests on top of the bottle. Instead, it uses two
Waiter’s Friend-style planting pegs—one that
doubles as a bottle opener, the other as a convenient foil
cutter. Ours came in a sleek stainless steel design, while
a classy rosewood-handle version is also available. There
is one drawback: the Pegasus can break bottles with wide,
flat-top openings. Most wines don’t have this new
trendy design, so it’s only a minor problem to keep
in mind. This corkscrew is a nifty tool that quickly and
easily does its job while being compact and easy to store.
To
purchase the Pegasus, visit www.wineaccessoriesmart.com.